electronic mail

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electronic mail

A student reads an important electronic mail on her laptop.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A system for sending and receiving messages electronically over a computer network: "Electronic mail" refers to the global digital communication system where a user writes a message on one computer, which is then transmitted and can be retrieved by the recipient on their computer.
    • A message sent via this system: "Electronic mail" can also refer to an individual message transmitted through this digital communication system.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (System):
    • Most business communication is now conducted via electronic mail.
    • The invention of electronic mail revolutionized how we correspond.
  • Noun (Individual Message):
    • I received an important electronic mail from the director this morning.
    • Please send the report as an electronic mail.
Advanced Usage
  • "store-and-forward" nature: A key technical characteristic of electronic mail is that messages are stored on a server until the recipient retrieves them.
    • The reliability of electronic mail relies on its store-and-forward design.
  • Formal vs. Informal Context: The term "electronic mail" is often used in formal, technical, or legal contexts, while the shortened form "email" is standard in everyday usage.
    • The policy document specified the use of encrypted electronic mail for sensitive data.
Variants and Related Words
  • Email (n., v.): The common abbreviated form of "electronic mail." It can be a noun (I got your email) or a verb (Email me the details).
  • E-mail: An alternative spelling for the abbreviation.
  • Mailer (n.): A program used to send and receive electronic mail.
  • Mailing list (n.): A list of email addresses used to distribute electronic mail to a group of subscribers.
Synonyms
  • Email: The direct and most common synonym.
  • Digital correspondence: Refers to written communication in digital form.
Related Phrases
  • To send an electronic mail: To transmit a message via this system.
    • He will send an electronic mail to confirm the appointment.
  • Electronic mail address: The unique identifier for sending and receiving electronic mail (e.g., user@domain.com).
    • Please provide your electronic mail address for the mailing list.
Notes on Usage
  • The term "electronic mail" is the full, formal name for the system and concept. In contemporary English, the abbreviated form "email" (or "e-mail") is overwhelmingly preferred in both speech and writing for all definitions.
  • The example from the reference context, "you cannot send packages by electronic mail," highlights a key distinction: electronic mail is for digital messages, not physical goods.
electronic mail

A student reads an important electronic mail on her laptop.

Noun
  1. (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
    • you cannot send packages by electronic mail

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